Motorola Mobility UK announced the limited edition DEFY+ JCB Edition featuring work-orientated protection transforming the life-proof handset into a work-proof device. With visco-elastic protective sleeve from JCB with re-entrant geometry, the limited edition DEFY+ is ideal for anyone operating the demanding construction and engineering sectors, or who work in the rugged outdoors and in extremely demanding conditions. Of course, the DEFY+ retains its water resistant, scratch resistant and dust proof design and the scratch-proof Gorilla Glass.

Motorola Mobility introduces the new DEFY+, an update to the DEFY, offering faster and smarter performance. The rugged smartphone has a water resistant, scratch resistant and dust proof design (IP67) and comes with scratch resistant Corning Gorilla Glass. It can survive a sudden rain shower, a day on the beach, an all-night party – or even a tough workout with the pre-loaded CardioTrainer application, which transforms the device into the perfect running mate.

Huawei announced a new stylish Android smartphone, the Vision with an aluminum alloy uni-body in rose gold, silver or charcoal, and a curve touch design. The new device is powered by Qualcomm’s SnapDron MSM8255-1 1GHz processor and runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS with a 3D user interface and carousel animation display.

Sony Ericsson’s upcoming Xperia ray is a new Android smartphone to be released in Q3 2011. The phone measures 9.4mm thin and has a stylish aluminum frame. The sleek smartphone is equipped with a 8.1 Megapixel camera with Exmor R for mobile image sensor. The camera supports face detection, auto focus and 720p HD video recording.

Sony Ericsson is launching in Q3 the new Xperia active compact smartphone designed for consumers with an active lifestyle. The phone comes pre-loaded with sports apps that enable consumers to easily track their fitness levels. Users can set their ideal training route using the built-in GPS, Barometer and Compass. On-screen heart rate and pulse can be monitored in realtime (enabled by ANT+ wireless networking technology), while the iMapMyFitness app can monitor day to day performance. It even comes with an arm case for use during a workout.

HTC is planning a new large-screen Android smartphone for AT&T. Known as Holiday, the phone is …